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EU leaders grapple with surge of infections, coronavirus vaccine issues

EU leaders have failed to settle a fight about the distribution of Covid-19 shots among member states but pledged to strengthen vaccine export controls and production on EU soil amid shortage

US gives $15 million to Palestinians to deal with coronavirus pandemic

The US has said it is giving $15 million to vulnerable Palestinian communities to help fight the pandemic, a sharp reversal from the Trump administration which cut off almost all aid to the nation

Joe Biden doubles goal of Covid-19 vaccines to 200 million doses

President Joe Biden opened his first formal news conference Thursday with a nod toward the improving picture on battling the coronavirus

President Joe Biden says it's his expectation' to run again

President Joe Biden says it's his expectation that he'll run for reelection in 2024.

US jobless claims fall sharply to 684,000, fewest since pandemic outbreak

That pace is widely expected to accelerate in the coming months, fueled by substantial government rescue aid

Japanese owner of cargo ship stuck in Egypt's Suez Canal offers apology

At least 150 vessels are waiting to use the Suez Canal after a skyscraper-sized cargo ship wedged across the vital waterway

US Congress to press Big Tech CEOs over hate speech, misinformation

The CEOs of social media giants Facebook, Twitter and Google face a new grilling by Congress, one focused on their efforts to prevent their platforms from spreading falsehoods and inciting violence

Jair Bolsonaro under fire as Brazil hits 300,000 coronavirus deaths

Bolsonaro this month began shifting rhetoric on the value of vaccines but continues to refuse restrictions on activity he paints as infringement on freedom and still promotes unproven Covid cures

Spain at risk of another spike in coronavirus infections: Health Minister

Spain's top health official has warned the country is at risk of another spike in coronavirus infections that has already struck many parts of Europe

AstraZeneca confirms its Covid vaccine is strongly effective after US rift

AstraZeneca insisted its Covid-19 vaccine is strongly effective even after counting additional illnesses in its disputed US study, the latest in an extraordinary public rift with American officials

Torch relay for Tokyo Olympics kicks off its 121-day journey across Japan

The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics began its 121-day journey across Japan on Thursday and is headed toward the opening ceremony in Tokyo on July 23

Hong Kong coronavirus vaccination drive struggles to gain public trust

Hong Kong's sudden suspension of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is another blow to a vaccination program already struggling against a wall of public distrust

Stuck cargo ship in Egypt's Suez Canal imperils shipping worldwide

A skyscraper-sized cargo ship wedged across Egypt's Suez Canal further imperiled global shipping as at least 150 other vessels needing to pass through idled waiting for the obstruction to clear

Zimbabwe's president gets first shot of China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine

Zimbabwe's president has received his first shot of the Chinese Sinovac vaccine, a move the government hopes will encourage more people to seek the Chinese vaccines

Hired Prince Harry as he is natural fit, not for publicity: BetterUp CEO

The CEO of BetterUp Inc said he hired Prince Harry as an executive because of his tenacious advocacy for the kind of mental health services that his firm provides

North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into sea: South Korea

South Korea's military said North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into its eastern waters on Thursday as it revives its testing activity to expand its military capabilities

Joe Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges

President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the US southern border.

Germany drops Easter shutdown plan, Chancellor Merkel apologises

Merkel on Wednesday dropped plans for a five-day shutdown in Germany over Easter

Myanmar junta frees hundreds held for protesting against military coup

Myanmar's state TV says 628 people imprisoned for protesting last month's coup have been released

Hong Kong suspends Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccines over packaging defects

Hong Kong suspended vaccinations using Pfizer shots known as BioNTech shots in the city on Wednesday after they were informed by its distributor Fosun that one batch had defective bottle lids